Volcanoes and avalanches are extreme natural events on opposite ends of the temperature spectrum -- volcanoes cause destruction with hot lava, while avalanches do their damage with ice and snow. With the help of text that's broken down into manageable sections and visual elements such as graphic organizers and diagrams, readers enhance their understanding of the science behind volcanic eruptions and avalanches. Specific case studies emphasize the way humans are impacted by these disasters, and maps highlight areas where infamous disasters have occurred. The eye-catching design makes use of both illustrations and vivid photographs to keep readers engaged as they learn.
When earthquakes and tsunamis happen, they often make headlines. People often wonder why they happen and why they seem to strike certain areas more than others. Readers find the answers in this exciting and educational look at two of the deadliest kinds of natural disasters. Essential earth science topics are explored in the main text and fact boxes, and case studies help readers see how those topics affect real people around the world. Maps, illustrations, photographs, and graphic organizers are all part of a dynamic design that makes readers feel like the scientists who study these disasters.
An introduction to magma, covering what it is, where it fits into the rock cycle, where it can be found, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
An introduction to sediment, covering what it is, where it fits into the rock cycle, where it can be found, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"Rocks are all around us. Some rocks on Earth are 4 billion years old! But what are they made of? What are the different types of rock? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and ... photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides a hands-on learning experience to encourage deeper understanding."--Publisher.
"Wind and water move sand and soil and carve rock. Enormous plates of land push against each other and create mountains. Find out how these incredible changes on Earth have happened over time"--Provided by publisher.
